Detective Marcy Kendrick has been assigned a new case, and tasked to find out who is murdering and staging scenes, that are reminiscent of the killer that murdered her mother when she was young. Not only is she dealing with the feelings this would bring up, but she is also dealing with her ex-husband, who obviously has an issue with Marcy, and is her supervisor at work! He gives her a bad time about everything, but especially about being "Gun Happy" several times, though she has been cleared by the department.

Along with that, she is also working solo as her partner "Angel" is in the hospital recovering from an accident!

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I want to thank the author for a great book, the publisher and NetGalley for letting me get an advanced reader copy!
This review is my own opinion and I'm happy to be able to write it, with the hope that it will encourage someone to read the first book in this series!

Skin deep is the first in a police procedural/thriller and the MC Marcy has a partner who is badly injured in a car crash and then soon after catches a serial killer case and has to work it alone. All while dealing with a volatile ex who is now her direct supervisor because he risked so nanny internal complaints she was passed over for promotion but he is the one selected. It’s not a bad read although I struggled with background issues such as an open hostile ex-husband who openly and aggressively demeaned his ex-wife (the MC) in the workplace as her boss. Her insanely high rate of officer involved shootings resulting in deaths on the job (in a very short time frame) and a few other things I will gloss over as not to ruin the entire plot for anyone.

I can say I did not guess who the killer was. However, the details surrounding the how’s and why’s are a bit to take in. I found the ending a bit unsatisfying it felt rushed and disjointed.

There is a second book and a preview is at the end which may interest those who want to continue the series. Overall it’s a quick read and the MC Marcy is likable.

This book had me trying to work to who the murderer once and when I thought I had figured it to, a huge plot twist came and left me speechless. Highly recommend any books by this author.

First book in the series. The main character, Marcy, is a hard as nails detective with messy and complicated personal and professional relationships and mixes in well with a plot that is fast paced and full of suspense with a couple of twists and turns to keep the reader guessing and turning the page. I am looking forward to the next book in the series. I voluntarily reviewed an advance readers copy of this book.

Police procedural featuring Mercy Kendrick. Her partner was badly injured in a car crash so she must struggle alone to find the murderer,all while facing the animosity of her ex husband. A good read.

This was an amazing book. I highly recommend it to everyone. Great characters and a great plot. I will be looking for more books by this author. The book is superbly written. Lots of twists, turns and shocking turns of events. Quickly becoming a go to author for me!!!! If you love to read a book and be shocked by the ending then check out this author for sure. You will love this book and this author Theo Baxter is the new king of suspense. I wish he could write a book a week !!!

Thank you to Netgalley and Inkubator Books for this ARC of ‘Skin Deep’ by Theo Baxter.

This was such an amazing start to a series. I was hooked from beginning to end. I read this in one sitting and thought the twists were so well thought out. Definitely a must read!

A Brilliant new series
Book one in Detective Marcy Kendrick series which is looking like another cracking read and series by Theo Baxter!.

I enjoyed this creepy detective thriller.
I loved getting to know the man character she was a bad ass! The crime was shocking and a little creepy did not see the murderer coming! Loved the twist.
I feel this is a good start to detective series and I can’t wait to read more

Why does a writer want to confuse the readers by changing 1.person POV? I see no good reason, and I hate it! In addition, this book has a few "bad" characters that are over the top like bad movie characters, and the dialogue is sometimes stilted and unnatural.
A readable book, but not very entertaining.

Skin Deep is the first book in a new series by Theo Baxter. Marcy Kendrick is a detective at the LAPD and she has caught a case involving a man who kills the same way in which her mother was killed. Marcy believes her mother's killer is still alive, but not many others do. He was shot before falling from a bridge and never resurfaced.

This book flows nicely and has excellent character development. We are introduced to Marcy's ex husband, who is also her superior at work (ugh imagine that?), her brother, and her partner. This was one of those books that was very difficult to put down because I needed to see what happened. It is told from multiple POVs and it works great. I cannot wait to read the second book in the series, which I will do as soon as I finish reading the book I'm in the midst of.

Thank you to Inkubator books and Netgalley for the ARC. I greatly appreciate the book and highly recommend it.

New to me author, very good book. I was surprised to find out who the killer was. Totally not who I suspected it would be. I'm ready for Angel and Marcy to get out of their own way and I look forward to more books in the series. I love a good mystery/thriller and this hit the mark.

I love Marcy Kendrick! There is nothing like a BOSS woman detective. This was a procedural thriller that I really enjoyed. I read this book in one sitting.

There is a serial killer on the loose. Is it a copycat, or is an old serial killer back?. Marcy is asking the same question because her mom was killed in the same manner of these new victims. On top of that, the serial killer seems to be obsessed with Marcy. This is a thrilling first installment in a new detective series. Baxter has written a well developed plot that is told from multiple POVs. The character development is on point as we get to know Marcy, her partner Angel, her ex-husband Jordan, her brother Stephen, and the mind of the killer.

I loved this book, and I am so eager to read the second book in the series. Thank you to NetGalley and Inkubator Books for this ARC. All thoughts are my own.

This review is my opinion and my opinion only. I wish I could give this book a 4.5 stars. Theo Baxter is a new to me author, and I’m so happy that I gave him a chance. This book is well written. It flowed nicely, and I didn’t want to put it down. I pulled me in and didn’t let go. Skin Deep by Theo Baxter is about Detective Marcy Kendrick why works at LAPD Homicide.
She caught a case that is really close to how her mother was murdered. There are many parallels that make Marcy question is this the same murderer as her mother or a copycat.
The person who killed her mother jumped into the river and was never found. So is he alive or does the murderer have a fan?
I’m not saying much more because you NEED to read this. I can’t wait to start book 2. Theo Baxter has become a must read author for me!

A good start to a new series featuring Detective Marcy Kendrick. It's a quick and easy read, set in LA, with interesting plotting and some good characterisation. There is plenty of suspense and a few twists to occupy the reader. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

Thank you NetGalley for this advance reader copy in exchange for my free and honest review. What an amazing novel of suspense that kept me guessing and wanting more every page. My guess for the killer was incorrect, what a crazy surprise! Love this new character as well and am excited for the next book in the series with her. Recommend highly!

Ooo ooh Skin Deep is the first book in the new Detective Marcy Kendrick series! It was a fantastic thriller!! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one! I moving on to book two immediately!
Detective Kendrick is a cop with a body count! She's in the LAPD homicide department and is infamous for killing 3 serial killers before they could be brought to trial! Marcy knows her actions were in self defense but her co workers are wondering if she's on some kind vendetta because her own mother was brutally murdered by a serial killer when she was just 10! Is this some kind of pay back?! Adding to everything else her ex husband has just been promoted, over her! And is all over her case seemingly trying to get her fired! This newest serial killer has the same MO as the man who murdered her mother! Can it be the same killer?! Everyone says no he was killed! But there was never a body!! Marcy is on the case! As long as she can stay away from her ex and the eye of this new serial killer!! I highly recommend reading this book and series! It was a fantastic read! Can't wait for more in this series! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!